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Leverkusen Captain Robert Andrich Says He Urged Wirtz to Reject Bayern Move

The Leverkusen locker room sought to steer the playmaker away from a domestic switch.

Overview

  • Robert Andrich disclosed on the 360Media podcast 'Spielmacher' that he told Florian Wirtz, "Please don't do it," in an effort to dissuade a move to FC Bayern.
  • Andrich said teammates tried to influence Wirtz in the dressing room because they did not want to strengthen a direct Bundesliga rival.
  • He acknowledged having supported Bayern as a child yet still preferred Wirtz to continue his career abroad rather than in Munich.
  • Wirtz ultimately chose Liverpool in the summer of 2025 for about €140 million after Bayern had long been viewed as the frontrunner.
  • After a difficult start in England, Wirtz has recently improved for Liverpool, being directly involved in seven goals over the past six weeks.